Community Development Grant

Requirements for Community Development Grants

• Project must enhance the Kalispell community and visitor experience and be a physical project/enhancement. Marketing or promotional projects are not eligible.
• Grants will be awarded on a 50:50 matching basis.
• In-kind services are not eligible to be matched.
• At least 50% of the costs of the project shall be financed by the applicant.
• Administrative and/or organization’s operational costs are not eligible expenses.
• Project must be located in Kalispell.
• Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations, tribal government, government agencies.
• Funds may not be used for major construction, utilities or underground infrastructure.
• Administrative and/or organization’s operational costs are not eligible expenses.
• Discover Kalispell must be listed as a key sponsor in collateral materials, news releases and other media.

Grant funds are available to local organizations and individuals who have a vision for a project to add to the community’s amenities such as cultural, wayfinding, historical, or outdoor features. Examples include murals or other public art, visitor kiosks, interpretive signage, bike service stations, apps showcasing our trail system, art installations or other amenities.

Application Process and Selection Criteria

• The grant applicant or representative will attend a regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Directors to present information on the application and be available for any questions.
• The application will be evaluated and scored by the Board of Directors.
  (See Below: Visitor Development Grant Scoring System)
• Fully completed applications are usually reviewed by the Board of Directors within a two month period depending on time of submission and the Board of Directors meeting schedule.
• Notice of award will be provided by Discover Kalispell following a vote by the Board of Directors.

Community Development Grant Scoring System

Post-Project Requirements

Grants Under $1,000

• A written follow-up report including photos, demonstration, or other documentation after the project has been completed. The report form will be be provided by Discover Kalispell.

Grants of $1,000 or more

• Discover Kalispell must be recognized as a sponsor in project collateral and media.
• A post-project presentation to the Discover Kalispell Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting.
• A written follow-up report including photos, demonstration, or other documentation after the project has been completed must be submitted. Report form will be provided by Discover Kalispell.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS and Post-Project Requirements

Grants Under $1,000

25% of funds will be retained until the project has been completed and the post-project report has been received from applicant. Funds will be dispersed within 15 days after receipt of invoice submitted by the applicant.

Grants of $1,000 or more

No funds will be disbursed until applicant shows that Discover Kalispell is recognized as a sponsor in project collateral and/or media. 50% of the funds will be retained until the post-project presentation and report are completed. Upon completion of pre-event requirements, 50% of awarded grant funds will be paid within 15 days of receipt of an invoice submitted by the event organizer. The remaining 50% of the awarded funds will be retained until the written post-event report has been submitted and the required presentation has been made to the Board. The post-event report must be received no later than 60 days following the event.

All grant requirements, including submission of the post-event report, board presentation, and final invoice, must be completed within the fiscal year in which the grant was awarded. For events occurring during the final month of the fiscal year (June), all grant requirements must be completed no later than July 31. Any grant funds not claimed by meeting these requirements within the applicable deadline will be forfeited and will not be paid.